Charging connector

The charging connector design reduces component types by using asymmetrically arranged relay terminals of the same shape and an arm to support power lines, simplifying manufacturing and enhancing connectivity and alignment.

JP7868532B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-02SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS LTD
Filing Date
2023-02-28
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing charging connectors have a high number of component types, which complicates manufacturing and increases costs.

Method used

The charging connector design incorporates a power terminal, housing, and power line configuration where the relay terminals have the same shape but are arranged asymmetrically, allowing them to be connected in opposite directions, and includes an arm to support power lines, reducing the number of component types by using terminals of the same shape for different functions.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces the number of component types, simplifies manufacturing, and minimizes the impact of vehicle vibrations while maintaining efficient connectivity and alignment of power lines.

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Abstract

To reduce the number of kinds of components in a charging connector.SOLUTION: A charging connector 10 includes a first relay terminal 46R and a second relay terminal 46L which have the same terminal shape. The terminal shape has: a fastening plate part 47 provided with a fastening hole 49; and a wire connection part 53 connected to a power line 56. The fastening plate part 47 is formed asymmetrical with respect to a line which passes through the center of the fastening hole 49 and is parallel to a third direction where the power line 56 extends. The fastening plate part 47 of the first relay terminal 46R is fastened to a first connector terminal 42R in such a posture that a first surface 47A faces the first connector terminal 42R. The fastening plate part 47 of the second relay terminal 46L is fastened to a second connector terminal 42L in such a posture that a second surface 47B, opposite to the first surface 47A, faces the second connector terminal 42L.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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